# Xabi Alonso takes charge at Chelsea, promises intense attacking football 2026-08-10T11:41:32+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Xabi Alonso has made his first public comments as Chelsea manager, saying the timing feels right for both the club and himself. 'We can build something special together,' he said on JioHotstar, adding he is ready for the challenge and aware of expectations. He described the appointment as a great honour and a fantastic opportunity. Alonso wants his team to play with intensity, control games, and deliver attractive football. Chelsea appointed the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss on a four-year deal starting July 1, 2026. He won an unbeaten Bundesliga title with Leverkusen in 2023/24. He said the Chelsea squad has potential but needs improvement. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - sports.ndtv.com Tags: Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea, football manager, Premier League, Xabi Alonso Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/xabi-alonso-says-chelsea-can-build-something-special-together/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/xabi-alonso-says-chelsea-can-build-something-special-together/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.